HSK 5 — A to B

Introduction

HSK 5 marks the transition to advanced Chinese. At this level, you'll encounter nuanced vocabulary for expressing complex ideas — from abstract concepts to professional and academic language.

This chapter covers words starting with A and B in pinyin, including everyday verbs, descriptive adjectives, and common compound words.

Themes

All HSK 5 Vocabulary in This Chapter (55)

1. 岸 àn Shore; bank; coast. Refers to the land along the edge of a body of water such as a river, lake, or sea.
2. 岸上 àn shang On shore; on the bank. Indicates a location on land as opposed to being in the water or on a boat.
3. 按摩 àn mó Massage; to massage. The practice of pressing and rubbing muscles and joints to relieve tension or pain.
4. 拔 bá Pull out; extract; uproot. To remove something by pulling it with force.
5. 白酒 bái jiǔ Baijiu; Chinese white liquor. A clear, strong distilled spirit traditionally made from grain, typically with high alcohol content.
6. 拜访 bài fǎng Visit; call on. To pay a formal or respectful visit to someone, typically for social or professional purposes.
7. 版 bǎn Edition; version; page (in newspapers). A measure word for editions of books or software versions.
8. 扮演 bàn yǎn Play (a role); act as; portray. To perform as a character in a play, movie, or to take on a particular role in life.
9. 棒 bàng Great; awesome; excellent. An informal adjective expressing enthusiastic approval or admiration.
10. 包围 bāo wéi Surround; encircle. To form a ring around something or someone, either physically or figuratively.
11. 包装 bāo zhuāng Package; wrap; packaging. Both the act of wrapping something and the materials used for wrapping.
12. 保卫 bǎo wèi Defend; safeguard; protect. To guard something or someone against attack or harm.
13. 保养 bǎo yǎng Maintain; take care of; preserve. To keep something in good condition through regular care.
14. 报答 bào dá Repay; requite. To return kindness, favor, or gratitude to someone who has helped you.
15. 报警 bào jǐng Report to the police; call the police; trigger an alarm. To notify authorities about a crime or emergency.
16. 抱怨 bào yuàn Complain; grumble. To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
17. 背包 bēi bāo Backpack; rucksack. A bag with shoulder straps that is worn on the back.
18. 悲剧 bēi jù Tragedy; tragic drama. A dramatic work with an unhappy ending, or any unfortunate event or situation.
19. 悲伤 bēi shāng Sad; sorrowful; grieving. A feeling of deep unhappiness or grief.
20. 北极 běi jí North Pole; Arctic. The northernmost point on Earth, or the Arctic region surrounding it.
21. 被动 bèi dòng Passive; reactive. Not taking initiative; responding to rather than initiating actions.
22. 辈 bèi Generation; lifetime; peer group. A measure word for generations or groups of people of the same age or seniority.
23. 本人 běn rén Oneself; I myself; in person. A formal way to refer to oneself or to indicate someone must appear personally.
24. 鼻子 bí zi Nose. The organ on the face used for smelling and breathing.
25. 比重 bǐ zhòng Proportion; specific gravity; relative weight. The ratio or percentage of something relative to a whole.
26. 彼此 bǐ cǐ Each other; one another; mutually. Refers to a reciprocal relationship between two parties.
27. 必 bì Certainly; must; necessarily. An adverb indicating certainty or inevitability.
28. 必需 bì xū Essential; indispensable; must have. Things that are absolutely necessary.
29. 毕竟 bì jìng After all; when all is said and done; ultimately. Used to emphasize a fundamental reason or truth.
30. 闭幕 bì mù Close; conclude; bring down the curtain. The formal ending of an event, meeting, or ceremony.
31. 闭幕式 bì mù shì Closing ceremony. A formal ceremony marking the end of an event, games, or conference.
32. 边境 biān jìng Border; frontier. The boundary area between two countries or regions.
33. 编辑 biān jí Edit; editor. Both the action of editing and the person who edits.
34. 变动 biàn dòng Change; fluctuation; alteration. A modification or shift in something previously stable.
35. 便利 biàn lì Convenient; convenience. Easy to use or access; making things easier.
36. 便条 biàn tiáo Note; memo; short written message. A brief informal written communication.
37. 便于 biàn yú Convenient for; easy to; facilitate. Used to indicate that something makes an action easier.
38. 宾馆 bīn guǎn Hotel; guesthouse. A commercial establishment providing lodging for travelers.
39. 饼 bǐng Cake; pancake; flatbread. A round, flat baked or fried food.
40. 饼干 bǐng gān Biscuit; cookie; cracker. A small, flat, baked snack that is typically crispy.
41. 病毒 bìng dú Virus. A microscopic infectious agent that can cause disease in living organisms, or a malicious computer program.
42. 玻璃 bō li Glass. A hard, transparent material made from sand and used in windows, containers, and decorative items.
43. 博客 bó kè Blog. A personal website or web page where someone regularly posts content about their thoughts, experiences, or expertise.
44. 博览会 bó lǎn huì Exhibition; expo; fair. A large public event where companies or organizations display products, services, or achievements.
45. 博士 bó shì Doctor (PhD); doctoral degree holder. The highest academic degree awarded by universities.
46. 博物馆 bó wù guǎn Museum. A building or institution that houses and displays collections of historical, cultural, scientific, or artistic significance.
47. 薄弱 bó ruò Weak; frail; flimsy. Lacking strength, foundation, or substance.
48. 不顾 bù gù Regardless of; in spite of; to disregard. To act without considering something.
49. 不利 bù lì Unfavorable; disadvantageous; detrimental. Conditions or circumstances that work against success.
50. 不耐烦 bù nài fán Impatient; losing patience. A state of being annoyed or frustrated by waiting or delays.
51. 不幸 bù xìng Unfortunate; unlucky; misfortune. A state of bad luck or tragic circumstances.
52. 不易 bù yì Not easy; difficult; hard to come by. Something that requires considerable effort or is rare.
53. 补偿 bǔ cháng To compensate; compensation; to make up for. Providing something to make amends for loss or damage.
54. 补贴 bǔ tiē Subsidy; allowance; to subsidize. Financial assistance provided by the government, employer, or other organization.
55. 不曾 bù céng Never; have not. Used to negate past experiences or actions.